COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜL MEHPARE KURTOĞLU ESKIŞAR

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
International Relations (English)

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce both existing and rising/contemporary foreign policy related topics and issues of China to students. During this introduction, the course also aims to help the participants identify the leading themese of Chinese foreign policy, and to discuss its possible consequences and role vis-à-vis other world events and politics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Gilbert Rozman (ed.), China's Foreign Policy: Who makes it and how is it made Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Other resources TBA.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Class lectures, class discussions and student presentations

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. To become aware of the basic/leading causes of various historical or contemporary subjects and issues regarding Chinese foreign policy and to be able to explain them; to become aware of their interaction with other main/contemporary world events and developments and to be able to explain them.
2. To analyze and evaluate Chinese foreign policy and its role with regard to the rest of global issues and other concerns.
3. To analyze the changing foreign policy concepts and problems in Chinese foreign policy in a comparative perspective.
4. To present and discuss the academic information on Chinese foreign policy in an analytical framework.

1. Introduction (15 points):
Poor (0%): Unclear, lacking purpose.
Fair (40%): Somewhat relevant, lacks depth.
Good (60%): Provides a clear understanding.
Very Good (80%): Effectively outlines the topic, grabs attention.
Excellent (100%): Clear, engaging, sets up the presentation perfectly.
2. Organization of Material (10 points):
Poor (0%): Poorly organized.
Fair (40%): Disjointed, unclear flow.
Good (60%): Generally well-organized.
Very Good (80%): Organized logically, clear transitions.
Excellent (100%): Exceptionally organized, seamless transitions.
3. Content Quality (40 points):
Poor (0%): Irrelevant, inaccurate, lacks depth.
Fair (40%): Some relevant content, significant inaccuracies.
Good (60%): Mostly accurate and relevant.
Very Good (80%): Thorough, well-researched, accurate.
Excellent (100%): Highly relevant, accurate, comprehensive.
4. Conclusion (15 points):
Poor (0%): Missing or ineffective.
Fair (40%): Attempts to summarize but leaves out key points.
Good (60%): Summarizes key points but lacks impact.
Very Good (80%): Effectively summarizes, provides closure.
Excellent (100%): Clear, impactful, ties the presentation together.
5. Overall Presentation (20 points):
Poor (0%): Poorly executed, minimal engagement.
Fair (40%): Some strengths but fails to effectively manage time.
Good (60%): Generally well-executed, acceptable communication.
Very Good (80%): Strong, good use of time, clear verbal expression.
Excellent (100%): Exceptional, perfectly using time, clear and engaging communication

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gul dot kurtoglu at deu dot edu dot tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes